EP1348368A1 - Modular cooking system - Google Patents

Abstract

The modular cooking system (1) comprises a support (10) which has a pillar (11). The cooking modules (20-25) are fitted on the pillar in such a way that they are freely accessible. The food can be cooked, stored, cooled, transported and/or recycled in the modules (20-25). A control unit is provided which can be brought into working connection with the cooking modules. Connections may be provided for the water pipe, gas pipe, electric cable, data line and/or telephone line on the pillar.

Description

The invention relates to a cooking module system with a plurality of cooking modules, comprising a holder on which the Garmodule are detachably attachable.

A large number of different cooking modules are known in the prior art, in which Food can be cooked, stored, cooled, transported or regenerated. Because of the different The requirements for the treatment of food are in conventional commercial kitchens a variety of different cooking devices arranged. So find yourself in one Commercial kitchens nowadays at least a so-called combi steamer, in which with hot air and / or steam is used, a deep fryer, a grill plate, a hotplate for items to be stirred, a microwave oven, a refrigerator and a variety of storage racks, more or less independently of each other. Such an arrangement of a multitude of different ones Garmodulen takes up a large space and makes it difficult for a cook to coordinate the Preparation of a variety of dishes.

A step-by-step arrangement of cooking modules along a conveyor belt Handling or cooking food is well known in the art, see, for example, US 5,826,496.

DE 299 11 846 U1 describes a device for dispensing, preparation and presentation of food and beverages with the possibility of accommodating functional modules, such as Cooking appliances or food containers, known. The recording options are from horizontally or vertically adjustable worktops, which can also be used as worktops find and / or be heatable or coolable. The device can be mobile and optional be designed with an extractor hood.

DE 33 39 612 A1 predominantly describes a multi-purpose oven with at least one burner gastronomic purposes, which a variety of cooking processes, such as Cook, Baking and / or smoking allowed. For this purpose, rotatable rings are arranged in the oven, that house either a plate for cooking food or a smokehouse. A grill can be installed, or the wreaths can be covered to counteract the escape of heat.

US Pat. No. 3,797,375 shows an oven or stove, at least in its upper side a trough-shaped recess to accommodate a variety of interchangeable Cooking utensils such as Grill grate, rotisserie, baking tray, hotplate etc., as well as heating elements having. In addition, the oven or stove has a suction device for created Milling, as well as to provide a forced air flow to remove excess Heat up.

From US 3,902,773 an archiving device for objects such as e.g. Office files known in the form of a storage cabinet in which several storage compartments for items in Storage cells are arranged. These storage compartments are at height via a chain drive a worktable, where the storage compartments are pulled out using a suitable pull-out device the storage cells are pulled and presented accessible on the work table.

A general disadvantage of the prior art described above is that either an increased Space is required or is not ergonomic for a large number of people cooking processes to be monitored is guaranteed.

WO 00/76383 A1 describes a system carrier for receiving at least one container and / or at least one cooking appliance designed as an insertable or insertable electrical appliance, Warming or cooling device that can be attached in the system carrier at a selectable height and can be connected to an electrical installation via a plug-in device, which in turn is used for Power supply of the electrical device can be connected to the power grid, is known. adversely it is that only when connecting an electrical device to the known system carrier the height is selectable, but a change in height after attachment, in particular depending on the cooking process, is no longer possible. In addition, only one Degree of freedom provided for attachment to the system carrier per electrical device, which considerably limits the area of application.

The object of the present invention is therefore to include the generic cooking module system to further develop a large number of cooking modules, in particular with at least two cooking modules, that it overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art, particularly on space-saving way a clear, to the respective dishes to be prepared when preparing provides the same adaptable structure that makes a cook's job easier.

This object is achieved in that the holder has a columnar support in particular includes, on which the Garmodule are freely accessible, dishes in the Cooking modules are cookable, storable, coolable, transportable and / or regenerable and at least a control and / or regulating unit is provided, which has at least two cooking modules can be brought into operative connection.

It is preferably provided that at least two cooking modules are provided, the are at least partially arranged one above the other, side by side and / or one behind the other, wherein in particular at least one cooking module, preferably two cooking modules, is ergonomic Working height is arranged for an operator.

The control and / or regulating unit is preferably integrated in the column and in a preferred one Version, the at least two cooking modules can be controlled separately by the unit.

In addition, a cooking module system according to the invention can be characterized in that the Cooking modules can be attached to at least two sides of the carrier long ago.

Furthermore, it is proposed with the invention that the holder can be moved, moved apart and / or can be folded apart, in particular the column being telescopically shaped.

Embodiments of the invention can be characterized by at least one extractor hood, connected to or integrated in the holder.

It can also be provided according to the invention that the at least two cooking modules are relative are movable and / or pivotable to the carrier, in particular each cooking module via at least one snap connection, at least one clip connection, at least one Plug connection, at least one rail, at least one articulated arm, at least one threaded spindle and / or at least one spring with the holder, in particular a guide on the bracket, preferably lockable, connectable.

Embodiments according to the invention can also be characterized in that at least a part of the cooking modules each have a lid, which is preferably moved or method along the holder can be opened or closed.

It is further proposed according to the invention that at least one connection for a water pipe, Gas line, power line, data line and / or telephone line on the bracket preferably the column.

It can be provided that at least part of the cooking modules when attached to the Holder automatically come into operative connection with at least one connection.

Finally, preferred embodiments according to the invention are characterized by at least one control bar, at least one display unit, at least one input unit and / or at least one output unit, preferably integrated in the column and with each Cooking module can be brought into active connection.

The invention is therefore based on the knowledge that at least two cooking modules, in particular a variety of cooking modules, optionally on a holder in a clear, can be attached in a space-saving manner that is freely accessible to a cook, according to Art of a modular principle. This ensures that the Garmodule in adaptation to the The respective needs of a food production can be put together as required and on a holder are dockable. In addition, the cooking module to be operated by a cook can be opened an ergonomic working height for the cook, which is not just physical Reduces the burden on the cook, but also saves working time. The Garmodule can specially designed for a cooking task or multifunctional for different cooking tasks be usable. After cooking, the food can be stored in the cooking modules, cooled, transported or regenerated without the food leaving the cooking module must, since the Garmodule can be moved on the bracket as well as from the bracket are undockable. The same can be switched off when a Garmodule is not in use. With the control unit operatively connected to the at least two cooking modules cooking can be controlled centrally in the respective cooking modules and carried out separately become. In this way, the cooking module system according to the invention ensures cooking in cooking modules, whereby the cooking processes at the same time, space-saving, clear, on more suitable ergonomic height for the cook and controlled by a control unit can.

Fig. 1

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines ersten erfindungsgemäßen Garmodulsystems; und

Fig. 2

eine Vorderansicht eines zweiten erfindungsgemäßen Garmodulsystems.

Further features and advantages of the invention result from the following description, in which two exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained by way of example with the aid of schematic drawings. It shows:

Fig. 1

a perspective view of a first cooking module system according to the invention; and

Fig. 2

a front view of a second cooking module system according to the invention.

As can be seen from FIG. 1, a cooking module system 1 according to the invention comprises one Bracket 10, which in turn has a column 11 in connection with two hoods 12 at the top End, not shown roles at the lower end, an operating bar 13 and a display 13 ' in its center and guides 14 along two side walls and a rear wall 15 comprises. Various cooking modules can be adjusted in height on the bracket 10 via the rails 14 20 - 25 dockable. The cooking modules can be, for example, grill plates 20, 23, fryers 21, 24 and storage containers 22 and 25 act. The grill plates 20, 23 and deep fryers 21, 24 each with one along the rails 14 for opening and closing movable cover 26 - 29 equipped.

Depending on the food production, the Garmodule 20 - 25 can be easily replaced become.

The Garmodule 20 - 25 are connected to a common control unit, not shown, which in turn is connected to the control bar 13. So you can use the control bar 13 commands can be forwarded to the different Garmodule 20 - 25. But also one external control of cooking processes by controlling the control unit via a not shown Data and / or telephone line is possible.

FIG. 2 shows a further cooking module system 100 according to the invention with a holder 110 shown, which is a column 111 with a hood 112, an operating bar 113 and a Display 113 'has. With the column 111 there is also a guide 114 in front of a rear wall 115 in active connection, on the Garmodule 120 - 122 above another Garmodule 123 are rotatably attached.

With a structure according to FIG. 2, it is possible to have three dishes in the cooking modules at the same time 120 - 122, whereby the cooking module 120 or 122 in an ergonomic working height for the cook via the guide 14 in the manner of a Paternosters can be moved in while the further Garmodul 121 is in a position in which cooking is technically possible, but which is difficult for the cook to reach. The Garmodule 120 - 122 can be moved manually, semi-automatically or fully automatically.

The cooking process can be influenced via the control bar 113 during the complete cooking process , for example depending on the output of the display 113 '. After graduation of cooking in one of the three cooking containers 120 - 122 can be cooked accordingly Food can be stored in the Garmodul 123 to keep it warm.

The figures clearly show the compactness of a cooking module system according to the invention enabled new kitchen concept, in which a variety of cooking modules, freely accessible for a cook, in the smallest space, freely variable, also is movable during cooking, can be arranged.

Those disclosed in the above description, the claims and the drawings Features of the invention can be used both individually and in any form for the Realization of the invention in its various embodiments may be essential.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Garmodulsystem

10

bracket

11

pillar

12

hood

13

control bar

13 '

display

14

guide

15

rear wall

20-25

cooking module

26-29

cover

100

Garmodulsystem

110

bracket

111

pillar

112

hood

113

control bar

113 '

display

114

guide

115

rear wall

120-123

cooking module

Claims (11)

Cooking module system (1; 100) with a plurality of cooking modules (20-25; 120-123), comprising
a holder (10; 110) on which the cooking modules (20-25; 120-123) can be detachably attached, characterized in that
the holder (10; 100) comprises a columnar support (11; 111) in particular, on which the cooking modules (20-25; 120-123) can be attached in a freely accessible manner, dishes in the cooking modules (20-25; 120-123) are cookable, storable, coolable, transportable and / or regenerable,
and at least one control and / or regulating unit is provided, which can be brought into operative connection with the cooking modules (20-25, 120-123). Cooking module system according to claim 1, characterized in that
at least two cooking modules are provided, which are preferably arranged at least partially one above the other, next to one another and / or one behind the other, in particular at least one cooking module (20, 23; 120, 122), preferably two cooking modules (20, 23), at an ergonomic working height for one Operator is arranged. Cooking module system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that
the control and / or regulating unit is integrated in the column (11, 111) and preferably the at least two cooking modules can be controlled separately by the control and / or regulating unit. Cooking module system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the cooking modules (20-25) can be attached to at least two sides of the carrier (11). Cooking module system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the holder (10; 110) can be moved, moved apart and / or folded apart, the column in particular being telescopically shaped. Cooking module system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one extractor hood (12; 112), connected to or integrated in the holder (10; 110). Cooking module system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the at least two cooking modules (20-25, 120-123) can be moved and / or pivoted and / or rotated relative to the carrier, each cooking module (20-25; 120-123) in particular via at least one snap-in connection, at least one clip connection, at least one plug connection, at least one rail, at least one articulated arm, at least one threaded spindle and / or at least one spring with the holder (10; 110), in particular a guide (14; 114) on the holder (10; 110), preferably lockable, is connectable. Cooking module system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
at least some of the cooking modules (20, 21, 23, 24) each have a cover (26-29), which can preferably be opened or closed by moving or moving along the holder (10). Cooking module system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one connection for a water line, gas line, power line, data line and / or telephone line on the holder (10; 110), preferably the column (11; 111). Cooking module system according to claim 9, characterized in that
at least part of the Garmodule automatically comes into operative connection with at least one connection when attached to the holder. Cooking module system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one operating bar (13; 113), at least one display unit (13 ', 113'), at least one input unit and / or at least one output unit, preferably integrated in the column (11; 111) and can be connected to any Garmodul (20-25; 120-123).

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